Jiaermengcuo Winter Hiking Guide

Just finished my hiking trip to Jiaermengcuo, and I was filled with shock and joy. The dreamlike sea of clouds, the crystal-clear rime, the clear ice lake, and the magnificent ice waterfall, every scene amazed me, as if I was in a fairy tale world, extremely romantic and deeply intoxicating. The snow-capped mountains of Jiaermengcuo tower into the clouds, and the snow on the top of the mountain shines with a holy light under the sunlight, contrasting with the blue sky. The dense forest is like a green cloak of the earth, and the trees in the forest are of different shapes, some are strong and tall, some are winding and twisting, as if telling the story of time. The gurgling streams shuttle through it, the water is clear to the bottom, cold and biting, jumping and galloping between the rocks, playing a cheerful natural movement. I. Treasure Location Revealed Jiaermengcuo is located in Lixian County, Lixiaolu Road, with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 10°C from November to December, and the unique climate creates a variety of landscapes. 1. Transportation: It takes about 3 to 4 hours to drive from Chengdu to the starting point of the hike, which is very convenient. 2. Theme landscape: There are majestic snow-capped mountains, silver snow scenery, dense forests, gurgling streams, majestic waterfalls, wild single-plank bridges, etc. If you come before the rainy season, you can also experience the joy of picking mushrooms in the mountains and forests. 3. Hiking route: - To the waterfall: 8 km round trip, 450 m elevation gain. - To Haizi: 18 km round trip, 1700 m elevation gain. II. Difficulty Star Rating The difficulty star rating is moderate and challenging. The road conditions are more complex, there are sections full of gravel, you need to be careful to pass; There are wooden bridges across the stream, adding a bit of wild fun; In winter, snow covers, snow roads appear, and you need to pay attention to your feet when walking. III. Hiking Essentials List 1. Meals: Prepare your own meals and plenty of water, and you can also bring snacks, brine dishes, etc. to replenish energy. If you are physically weak, you can prepare more sugar-rich foods. 2. Items: - Warm equipment: thick storm jacket, thick storm pants, hats, gloves, etc. - Non-slip equipment: non-slip hiking shoes, snow covers, crampons, etc. - Auxiliary equipment: trekking poles, sunglasses, headlamps or flashlights, power banks, etc. IV. Key Points to Remember 1. Lighting equipment: Be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight to prevent inconvenience when going down the mountain after dark. 2. Track route map: Download the track route map in advance to avoid getting lost in the mountains. 3. Environmental protection: This is a national natural forest reserve, we must protect every grass and tree here, take the garbage out of the mountains and forests, so that the beauty of nature can be preserved for a long time.